Napier Field housing project to house 74 veterans
Work crews convert former Napier Field barracks into 27 one bedroom 4 two bedroom and 7 three bedroom units for displaced veterans. Eight buildings will house whites and two blacks with private entrances and two stairways per building. Completion in 60 to 90 days under the Federal Public Housing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer and Saw
Napier Field
Dothan
Napier
Federal Public Housing Association
City approves nearly $40,000 fire department equipment purchase
The City Commission approved a nearly $40,000 purchase of firefighting gear to modernize the department. The haul includes a 6.5 foot aerial ladder truck at $24,309.50 and a 750 GPM pumping engine at $12,750, with 1,000 feet of hose and ladders, life net, booster system and other fittings. Delivery is expected in about twelve months after Underwriters' approval. Equipment ordered from Seagrave Corp. of Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Ryan
Rean
City Commission
Clyde U. Coe
Underwriters’ Association of
Atlanta
Seagrave Corp
Columbus
Ohio
City dissolves airport board and tightens taxi rules
The City Commission voted to dissolve the five member Airport Commission to streamline airport operations with city control. It also revoked taxi permits for any driver convicted of liquor law violations and approved hiring one more worker for the city county rat control program at 65 to 75 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Clyde L. Coe
Airport Commission
R. B. Collier
Homes in Making at Napier Field Barracks Conversion
The Napier Field reconversion program transforms Army barracks into 74 apartments for ex GI families. Top crews work inside one barracks turning it into living units while others perform exterior face lifting on another barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Napier Field
County Seeks Bids on $10,000 Paving Machinery
Houston County will advertise invitations for bids to buy asphalt distributor booster broom and traffic roller to support a rural road paving program without State or Federal aid. County Engineer Milton Vurte and Board member Perry Calhoun led the plan after a board vote. Estimated total cost is about $10,000 amid ongoing paving projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Board of Revenue
Milton Vurte
Perry Calhoun
Lurie
La Follette Sparks Bid in Wisconsin Primary
The three way gubernatorial contest plus Senator La Follette’s bid for the Republican nomination draw Wisconsin primary attention while Goodland and La Follette seek the nomination rather than party endorsement. McCarthy also seeks the Senate seat amid intra party rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Walter S. Goodland
Wisconsin Gop
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Talking Dog Ben Becomes Royston England’s Odd Celebrity
Six year old black and white terrier named Ben in Royston speaks English and answers questions with simple statements. Reporter visits Alfred Brissenden home after intriguing reports of the talking dog. Local villagers treat Ben’s chatter as normal, noting no ventriloquist involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moulel
United Press
Royston
Eng
Ben
Roman Road
London
Jame
Ais
Ceasar
Here
Hertfordshire
Alfred Brissenden
Ma Brissenden
Dennis
Brissenden
Refugees Deported as Haifa Riots Erupt in Cyprus Plan
In Haifa riot clashes erupt as British troops try to move 1,000 Jewish immigrants to Cyprus. A girl is killed and several injured by stones and missiles. Police and troops restrain crowds while Hagana radio urges residents to storm the streets. Immigration ships arrive with hundreds more aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haifa
Dealentine
Truexsara Soldiera
Cyprus
Hagana
Hadar Nacarme
Hagana Radio
King's Way
Coffee County Considers Liquor Referendum
A petition for a liquor referendum has been filed with Elba Probate Judge J. W. Brock. It requires at least 750 signatures and Brock notes the petition likely meets the quota. Earlier this year three dry Alabama counties voted to allow legal liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
Ala
API
Coffee County
Alabama
J. W. Brock
Brock
Het
Social Security Changes Enlarge Help For States
The government estimated states will receive 152.2 million dollars more yearly for public help programs under the amended Local Social Security Act. The federal contribution will total about 460.28 million dollars, per the Federal Security Agency. Senator Pepper urged a future minimum social security program granting 150 dollars monthly to unmarried seniors and 200 dollars to married couples over 60, vowing to push for it when Congress convenes in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
Federal Security Agency
Pepper
D-Fla
Congress
Sand Mountainels Push Impeachment of County Officials
insurgent Sand Mountain group demands impeachment of two county officials over road work delays. An ex GIs group guards the scene as 25 highway patrols prevent violence while the board delays naming a road supervisor due to legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Board of Revenue
Dado
Sand Mountain
Revenue Board
Meibere
Debate on Palestine Policy Opens As British Cracks Down
Britain declares total blockade to curb illegal Jewish immigration to Palestine and shifts refugees to Cyprus. Haifa curfew blocks port as Zionist groups vow resistance while officials warn of civil war risks and international aid talks unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Palestine
Vlaifi
Holy Land
Cypria
Europe
Piadestine
Foom
Cyprus
Patessine
Molotov Attacks Italy For Failing To Condemn Fascism
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov told the Paris peace conference that fascist Italy bears tremendous responsibility yet Italy remains an important power in the Mediterranean. He criticized Premier De Gasperi’s pleas and paid tribute to Italy’s past services, as discussions on postwar reparations and Western economic plans continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molotov
Italy
Parisapy
Romania
Alees
Germany
Hungary
Georghe “Atarescu
Poershi
Russa
Faris
V. M. Molotov
Mediterranean
Alcide de Gaspect
Maly
Naly’ Wenald
Toru
Russia Presses for Joint Defense of Dardanelles
Moscow radio declared Turkey should share in defending the Dardanelles to bar warships from entering the straits. It demanded a Soviet Turkish defense agreement and the removal of the Montreux Convention, signaling a push for new terms amid wartime straits concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dowson
United
Pres
London
Spn
Hisshada
Turkey
Black Sea
Ketecius
Moscow Radio
Russie
Ankara
Purkish
Political Influence Of Gls Spreading Throughout Dixie
A fragment notes wartime veteran groups and political activity in the South. It mentions Odell Lee and a burglary case in Houston County, with police action and stolen items. The piece references veterans groups in Georgia and North Carolina planning political participation and comments on party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Dethan
Blake
Odell Lee
Odell Rempa
Houston County
Daniel
W. North Street
Eddie Ts. Kelley Baid
Lee
George Garrett
Yolland
Ytue
Lea Weld
Datsun
Kelley
Tenn
Haflat
Tennessee
Alaroo
Ty Sean Paul Qytler
Enid
Odidiv
Georgia
Aia
Legasdatlure
Gene Talmadge
North
County Boosts Road Fleet With Ford Car and Chevrolet Truck
Houston County road department gains a Ford passenger car and a Chevrolet heavy duty truck. Probate Judge Susan P. Poyner said both were on order for months and arrived yesterday. The car will be used by County Engineer Milton Lurie for general maintenance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Susan P. Poyner
Milton Lurie
Poyner
Victory Day Observance Plans Remain Unclear
Local merchants say stores will stay open tomorrow and no city observance is planned. Veterans groups have not announced a formal celebration though the Wiregrass Post will meet. references to Truman’s 1945 designation of Victory Day on August 14 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
Tarmorrad
Edo Crawford
Caacman
Lcotian
Ausocssimn
Roral Veteranaartanizations
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Auto and City Garbage Truck Collision Near Washington Street
A late model car driven by Mrs. Lette G. Wyatt of Dolhas collided with a city garbage truck driven by J. G. Canaracter in the 200 block of Washington street. Police Officer Barney Patterson investigated. no injuries reported as both vehicles sideswiped while Wyatt attempted to pass a parked car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lette G. Wyatt
Dolhas
J. G. Canaracter
Barney Patterson
Patterson
W. Washington Street
Wyatt
Ine
Meat price decontrol hearings aim to ease ceilings
The Decontrol Board hears advocates and opponents of reviving meat price ceilings. Edwin B. Harkinson notes withdrawal of controls may meet public needs while critics argue long restraint harmed markets. Senators Connally and Taylor weigh in as producers and feeders lobby for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Harkinson Wasilington
AP Wesley Nordenbergh
American Meat Institute
Corder
OPA
Una
Har- Aenberuh
Connally D-Text
Cantreag
Montgomery Favored For Largest Livestock Show Center
Nathan Suonartina Montgomery seeks the main coliseum site for Alabama’s three new livestock show venues. Houston County backs Montgomery asserting benefits to the Wiregrass region and state livestock development. Dothan Chamber and Enterprise groups join in endorsing Montgomery, with formal letters from local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Houston County
Chamber of Camineron
Vivde Lovern
Alabama Department of Agriculure
Birmingham
Walte
Southern Rite
Dothan
Woow
Garrett
Apsriculture Center
Jugrd
Montgomery Tao
Nashville
Ynd
FY Worth
Toia
Oessry
South
Alabtina
Ecolimeumn
Alabama
Enlig
The
Dothan Chamber
V. Enterprise
Mnliseum
City of
Enterprise
Enterprise Chamber of Commurce
Enterprise Rotary Ota Lions Clubs
Entex
Building Permits Approved for Several Local Homes
City fire department approved permits for multiple new residences and small additions. Notable projects include a 900 N Foster residence estimated at 4,000 dollars, 714 Arlington avenue home at 3,500 dollars, 222 Kornegay street room addition at 800 dollars, 90 F Main street store at 2,000 dollars, and two adjacent houses at 108 W Westmont Drive and 110 Westmont Drive each about 6,900 dollars. Additional permits cover Florida avenue lot at 2,000 dollars and Sixth avenue at 2,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Foster
C. FL
F. Main Street
W. H. Croon
Leon Hughes
Florida Avenue
W. H. Mitchell
Sixth Avenue
W. Westmont Drive
Westmont Drive
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Russia
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Truman
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